Sumudu Pagoda

Sumudu was responsible for all administrative functions at LIRNEasia, and assists both the Executive Director and Head of Finance in related duties . Organizing meetings with ministerial officials, as well as organizing seminars and other public events are the core duties that she carried out. Sumudu started her career in 1998 as a Cadet Officer, later serving as a Pilot Officer in the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Sumudu holds a Master’s in Business Administration. She has completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Development and Personnel Administration, and Diplomas in Labour Law and Human Resources Management. She is presently following a Diploma in Human Rights and Peace Studies at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka